About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at Derham House care home in Upminster, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory fr
Main duties of the job As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at Derham House care home in Upminster, you'll be responsible for ensuring our residents receive the quality care they deserve. Your duties will include planning, managing, and overseeing nursing services to meet residents' needs, creating person-centered care plans, planning staff rotas, recruiting, and developing team members. Building relationships with local regulators and social services will also be part of your role. You will have the autonomy to lead your unit, with various professional development opportunities available. To join, you must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC registration and have experience in creating care plans and risk assessments, with updated knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and have acted as a clinical mentor for newly qualified nurses.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care in the UK, committed to delivering exceptional and compassionate care for its residents. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on offering high-quality environments where both residents and staff can thrive. The company invests heavily in staff development, ensuring that their employees have access to extensive training, career progression opportunities, and comprehensive support networks. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes person-centred care, acknowledging the unique needs and preferences of each resident, and fostering a culture that promotes dignity, respect, and independence. The organization is dedicated to building strong relationships with local communities and healthcare professionals, ensuring that their residents receive coordinated and seamless care tailored to their specific needs.
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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at Derham House care home in Upminster, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemesAnd so much more!
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Upminster
RM14 2YP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)